Today we’d like to introduce you to Jennifer Stackowicz.
Jennifer, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I have been obsessed with massage therapy forever! I’ve gotten an average of one massage a month since I was about 21. I am definitely not 21 anymore so without giving away my age, let’s just say I’ve had a lot of massages in my life. I love helping people. Massage Therapy has done so much for me personally and I wanted to be able to do the same for others. I always wanted to go to massage school but things never seemed to line up for me. In 2013, my fiance (now husband), Jimmy, surprised me and put me through school as a wedding gift. He has been such a huge supporter. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this without him. I started out in spas and decided about a year ago to finally open my own space. I wanted to do things my own way and focus on the people. I wanted to be able to do develop a closer relationship with my clients and not just have numbers to hit, etc. I found Yoga Chikitsa. It is a sweet little boutique style yoga studio. Katherine, the owner, had a massage room for rent in the back and I fell in love with all of it. The space, the yoga studio and the overall vibe. It is exactly what I was looking for.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
There are always struggles and learning curves when starting something new. I have had some great people help me along the way and have gotten some fantastic advice any time I’ve needed it. I have a wonderful support group. I am always learning and growing. I think the handful of struggles I’ve met have only made me love and appreciate what I do that much more.
Alright – so let’s talk about your work. Tell us about JStack Massage – what should we know?
I am a licensed massage therapist. I specialize in deep tissue massage but that’s not all I do. I pride myself on giving custom massages to each client depending on their needs. Our bodies are not cookie cutter so your body work shouldn’t be either! I like to use a combination of modalities to be sure the client gets the specific work they need. This summer I added more spa services and hydrotherapy to my menu. Body scrubs, body wraps, and spa facials. I wanted to give people an opportunity to experience a luxury spa day without breaking the bank. I have CBD oil and hot stone add-ons as well. I also offer post session nap time. It sounds funny but if you have ever had a massage and didn’t want to move afterwards you’ll understand. 🙂 It makes for an incredible nap. I think what sets me apart from other’s is that I am not just in this to make money. I got in this business to help take care of people. Sometimes, that means a relaxing quiet massage and sometimes it turns into a therapy session and people just want to talk. Either is perfectly fine. I have tried to create a safe space for people to relax and de-stress. For many, it has become a home away from home and a new happy place. I absolutely love that. I also take primarily hands-on continuing education courses to keep me fresh and to be able to offer something new to my clients.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
For me, success is not feeling like I’m “working.” I rarely use that word anymore and that says a lot. I get to do what I love every time a client walks in my door. I get to see the look on someone’s face at the end of a session when that door opens. I know by that relaxed look and that messy hair that I did what I set out to do. I love when people refer others to me. It shows me that they loved their experience and want others to enjoy it too. That seems pretty successful to me
Pricing:
- 60 Minute Massage $80
- 90 Minute Massage $120
- 120 Minute Massage $160
- Body Scrub $40
- Body Wrap $80
- Spa Facial $40
- CBD add on $10
- Hot Stone add on $10
Contact Info:
- Address: 328 W. Campbell Rd Richardson, TX 75080
- Website: www.jstackmassage.com
- Phone: 214-282-7310
- Email: jenny@jstackmassage.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/jstackmassage
- Facebook: Facebook.com/jstackmassage
Image Credit:
Stacey Jemison
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